US listing and ADRs
- Can I buy Pearson shares in the United States?
- What are ADRs and ADSs?
- Where can I get information on Pearson ADSs and ADRs?
- Where can I find FAQ's in relation to ADR's?
- How do I contact the Bank of New York?
Answers
US Stockholders
US Listing and ADRs:
Q: Can I buy Pearson shares in the United States?
A: You cannot buy ordinary Pearson shares in the United States but you have the opportunity to buy ADRs.
Q: What are ADRs and ADSs?
A: ADRs are American Depositary Receipts and ADSs are American Depositary Shares. The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary Shares (ADSs), evidenced by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and traded under the symbol ‘PSO’. Pearson has a sponsored level 2 ADR programme. The Bank of New York Mellon (BoNYM) administers the ADR programme on behalf of the company. Each ADS represents one ordinary share. All enquiries regarding ADR holder accounts and payment of dividends should be directed to BoNYM, Tel: 1-866-259-2289 (toll free within the US) or 001 201 680 6825 (outside the US). More information is available on the BoNYM website at http://www.adrbnymellon.com.
Q: Where can I get information on Pearson ADSs and ADRs?
A: Here are a few facts.
Ratio: 1 ADS = 1 Pearson ordinary share
Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
Symbol: PSO
Sponsoring Bank: Bank of New York - Tel: 1-888-269-2377 (toll free within the US) or 001 212 495 1784
www.bny.com More information is available by clicking here.
Q: Where can I find FAQ's in relation to ADR's?
A: Please visit the Bank of New York Mellon's website at: http://www.adrbnymellon.com/dr_profile.jsp?cusip=705015105
Q: How do I contact the Bank of New York Mellon?
A: http://www.adrbny.com/adr_phone_directory.jsp
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